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Dr. Debjani Mukherjee
Artist | Educator | Filmmaker | IB Teaching-Learning Coordinator
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I am an artist, animation filmmaker, and educator with over 15 years of experience in art practice and education. My work is deeply rooted in social change, using Visual Art and Design as powerful tools for storytelling, reflection, and activism. As a passionate IB educator and Teaching-Learning Coordinator, I guide students in developing critical thinking, creativity, and ethical reasoning through meaningful artistic and design explorations.
My Teachers Pay Teachers store, IB Lifelong Learner, is dedicated to providing educators with high-quality IB teaching and learning resources, including ATL skill frameworks, inquiry-based lesson plans, and creative assessment strategies. Whether you're an experienced IB teacher or new to the framework, you'll find resources that foster meaningful learning experiences for your students.
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Command Terms: Meaning, Usage and Practice
Deep Dive into Command Terms for Visual Arts (Grades 9–12) A structured, classroom-ready resource that teaches students how to think, not just what to write.Command terms are often the hidden barrier between strong visual understanding and high assessment outcomes. This 12-page printable classroom resource is designed to help visual arts students explicitly understand, apply, and master command terms used in formal assessment tasks. Rather than treating command terms as a glossary, this mater
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Dr. Debjani Mukherjee
Artist | Educator | Filmmaker | IB Teaching-Learning Coordinator
About Me
I am an artist, animation filmmaker, and educator with over 15 years of experience in art practice and education. My work is deeply rooted in social change, using Visual Art and Design as powerful tools for storytelling, reflection, and activism. As a passionate IB educator and Teaching-Learning Coordinator, I guide students in developing critical thinking, creativity, and ethical reasoning through meaningful artistic and design explorations.
My Teachers Pay Teachers store, IB Lifelong Learner, is dedicated to providing educators with high-quality IB teaching and learning resources, including ATL skill frameworks, inquiry-based lesson plans, and creative assessment strategies. Whether you're an experienced IB teacher or new to the framework, you'll find resources that foster meaningful learning experiences for your students.
Teaching style
My approach to teaching blends inquiry-based learning, hands-on experimentation, and interdisciplinary connections. I empower students to become reflective, independent thinkers by integrating real-world challenges into their creative process. I believe in fostering cultural awareness, collaboration, and self-expression through Visual Art and Design, ensuring students see their work as a medium for impact and change.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Jai Chandiram Memorial Fellowship Awardee – Recognized for contributions to gender narratives in animation
Creator of 'Awakening of the Goddess' – A critically acclaimed animated film featured in multiple international film festivals
Author & Illustrator of ‘Dotted Lines’ – A published picture book supported by Katha
My own education history
PhD in Art Pedagogy – Focus on Visual Arts Education
Master’s in Animation Filmmaking – Specialization in Experimental & Documentary Animation
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Experience & Expertise
IB Teaching & Coordination: Extensive experience teaching MYP & DP Visual Arts and Design, with a strong emphasis on ATL skill development, concept-driven learning, and student agency.
Animation & Filmmaking: Creator of 20+ short animated documentary films addressing gender, violence, discrimination, and human rights.
Art & Social Change: Co-founder of BOL - The Language of Children, a not-for-profit organization empowering youth through art.
Workshops & Exhibitions: Conducts international workshops on stop-motion animation, storytelling, and protest art, incorporating diverse materials like recycled textiles and printmaking.
Mentorship & Curriculum Development: Designs innovative units that merge design thinking with sustainability, cultural heritage, and technology in education.
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